[Hook]
What it is, you know, they know
What it is, we know, y'all know
What it is, Ecstatic, there it is
What it is, you know, we know
What it is, they know, y'all know
What it is, you don't know? Here it is

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Mos Def, known to many rap geniuses as a rap genius, is known for his intellectual glory over monetary glory. The Ecstatic ranked up to #9 on the general Billboards rankings and #5 on the Billboards rap rankings.